Salary guide · Leicester
How much does an early years lead earn in Leicester?
Average base salary in Leicester
£20,640 per year
per year in Leicester · NJC or nursery-set scale
Early Years Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years lead pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Leicester
Average
£20,640 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in LeicesterAssistant Nursery Manager in Leicester
Average
£20,640 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in LeicesterDeputy Nursery Manager in Leicester
Average
£20,640 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in LeicesterThe average salary for an early years lead in Leicester is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leicester tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for early years leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live early years lead openings in Leicester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in Leicester typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Leicester it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in Leicester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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